It is one of those days I wanted a breather from a hectic routine and was looking for a very light movie with absolutely no baggage. And one such time I picked up a movie slammed by critics for a good reason and did not do well in the box office. All for the sake of a wonderful review. And boy, I am not disappointed !!
One fellow movie buff wrote such a lovely review about this movie that I decided to give it a shot.
Set in the backdrop of the beautiful Kashmir, the plot centers around two teachers, who decide to give up everything to teach in a school in the middle of Wular lake in Kashmir. A retired army officer, Kabir decides to move to Kashmir from Jammu to take up the arduous job of teaching the kids in a school which has no basic amenities. Some of the dangers include snakes creeping into the rooms and dead body parts seen floating in the toilet flush. There is no electricity and people have to travel long distances in boats to get a signal on the phone.
He finds his only adult company in a notebook, a diary left by the ex-teacher of the school, Firdaus. Kabir follows the footsteps of Firdaus and gains the trust of the children. He falls in love with her thoughts and writings. He tries to trace her, but in vain. So he seeks solace by filling the rest of the diary with his own experiences.
One fine day, when Firdaus arrives, Kabir is gone from the school. All that is left to her is the same notebook filled with Kabir's words. And now, the job falls on Firdaus to find Kabir.
The movie has many flaws. To start with the lead star cast is a big let down. The plot has many unnecessary side twists. That explains why the movie did not fare well.
How I wish, Shahrukh had been in this movie... sigh !!!!
But one cannot simply ignore the breathtaking shots of Kashmir. The movie is a visual treat right from the first scene. The snow-capped mountains, the beautiful Wular lake, the fields spread with lovely autumn leaves are beautifully captured. The tender emotions of the little children and their earnest interest in pursuing education rather than taking up arms are so heartwarming. The political tension runs as an undercurrent, always on the backdrop.
What I liked the best about the movie is its subtleness in all aspects, be it romance, humor or the underlying message it tries to convey. Some of the best moments of the movie are shot from a child's point of view. A child mistaking a grenade for a toy or picking up a gun not knowing the consequences strike a chord to all of us who know the fate of Kashmir.
Watch this movie for those little children who will instantly capture your hearts, watch it for that old-fashioned tender romance which is not usually seen in the movies these days and above all, watch it for our own Kashmir! A paradox on Earth, the heaven of bliss and an eternal fire of hell.
Recommended : 👍👍👍
One fellow movie buff wrote such a lovely review about this movie that I decided to give it a shot.
Set in the backdrop of the beautiful Kashmir, the plot centers around two teachers, who decide to give up everything to teach in a school in the middle of Wular lake in Kashmir. A retired army officer, Kabir decides to move to Kashmir from Jammu to take up the arduous job of teaching the kids in a school which has no basic amenities. Some of the dangers include snakes creeping into the rooms and dead body parts seen floating in the toilet flush. There is no electricity and people have to travel long distances in boats to get a signal on the phone.
He finds his only adult company in a notebook, a diary left by the ex-teacher of the school, Firdaus. Kabir follows the footsteps of Firdaus and gains the trust of the children. He falls in love with her thoughts and writings. He tries to trace her, but in vain. So he seeks solace by filling the rest of the diary with his own experiences.
One fine day, when Firdaus arrives, Kabir is gone from the school. All that is left to her is the same notebook filled with Kabir's words. And now, the job falls on Firdaus to find Kabir.
The movie has many flaws. To start with the lead star cast is a big let down. The plot has many unnecessary side twists. That explains why the movie did not fare well.
How I wish, Shahrukh had been in this movie... sigh !!!!
What I liked the best about the movie is its subtleness in all aspects, be it romance, humor or the underlying message it tries to convey. Some of the best moments of the movie are shot from a child's point of view. A child mistaking a grenade for a toy or picking up a gun not knowing the consequences strike a chord to all of us who know the fate of Kashmir.
Watch this movie for those little children who will instantly capture your hearts, watch it for that old-fashioned tender romance which is not usually seen in the movies these days and above all, watch it for our own Kashmir! A paradox on Earth, the heaven of bliss and an eternal fire of hell.
Recommended : 👍👍👍
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